ASU Up & Coming Scholars Program Eva Camúñez Tucker

The ASU Up & Coming Scholars Program Eva Camúñez Tucker allows high school students of good academic ability the chance to plan, prepare for and pursue a college degree.

Criteria

San Angelo area students from these schools are invited to participate:
- Lake View
- Central
- Cornerstone Christian
- Texas Leadership Charter Academy
- Christoval
Students must rank in the top one-third of their class at the end of their freshman (ninth grade) year and are invited to apply for the Eva Camúñez Up & Coming Scholars Program based on their academic progress.
Once selected, acceptance letters will be mailed out. Students must then maintain an academic standing in the top half of their class each year.
Program participants in good standing will be required to meet the admission standards of all students seeking admittance to Angelo State University.

Benefits of the Program

Once accepted into the program, you will receive a special ID card that grants access to:

Fitness facilities in the Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance (Gym)
The Porter Henderson Library and its technology resources (Library Services)
Designated campus computer labs
ASU home athletic events (ASU Sporting events)

Upon successfully completing the program, you will receive a special Honor Cord to wear at your High School graduation.

Once you complete the program and are admitted to ASU, you will be eligible for:

Scholarship opportunity
One-on-one appointments with the academic coach
Group meetings to learn, and share ideas and techniques of organization, time management, note-taking, studying tips, and test-taking tips.
Learn leadership skills
Campus Community
Priority registration

Checklist
Make sure you follow these steps during high school to make the most of your Up & Coming Scholars experience.

Fall

Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
If you have not taken your ACT or SAT, this should be a priority. Scores are needed for college applications.
Start applying to colleges. Most College applications open September 1 ^st . You can apply to ASU as early as August 1st!
If you apply to ASU:
1. Select the fee waiver option at the end of the application and Submit.
2. Once you submit the application, send an email to vianey.sanchez@angelo.edu to request a fee waiver from the Up & Coming Scholars program.
Important Note: Application has to be submitted before you can request a fee waiver
Apply for Scholarships
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Click here

Spring

Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Continue applying for scholarships
Complete the FAFSA if you have not already done so
Register for New Student Orientation (NSO).
Attend Up & Coming Scholars High School Graduation Celebration
Submit final high school transcript at the end of senior year
Submit meningitis shot record, TSI scores, and other required documents as requested by the college you will be attending
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)
Attend New Student Orientation

Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Prepare for the ACT or SAT
Take the ACT or SAT (or both)
Continue to explore colleges, careers, and majors
Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your junior year
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)

Fall

Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
If invited to apply, must complete application by deadline AND submit required waivers in order for your application to be considered.
Upon acceptance, go get Up & Coming Scholars ID card (must take the campus ID number you are issued upon acceptance into the program)
Prepare for the ACT or SAT
Take the ACT or SAT
Begin to explore colleges, careers, and majors
Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your sophomore year
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)

Program Application*

*Students who are eligible for this program will be invited to apply in August/September of each academic year. The invitation letter will have application open and close dates. If invited to apply, please complete the Online Application and required forms.

Up & Coming Scholars Events

September 17 - ASU Lake house/Welcome back
September 29 - Email Etiquette
October 11 - Student/Parent Night (Questions about Admissions, Financial, Aid, Freshman College)
November 2 - Etiquette Dinner
December 1 - How to deal with Anxiety
January TBA - Proactive Planning
March TBA - The Differences between High School and College
April TBA - Graduation for HS Seniors
April TBA - Getting ready for Graduation